AR Analyst

WPP; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

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Hybrid work model

Office four days a week

Descripción de la vacante

WPP is seeking an AR Analyst to strengthen Accounts Receivable and Collections across the Group. The role requires collaboration with Finance, Treasury, Shared Services and external clients in Madrid, with a hybrid working pattern.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in AR, native or C1 Italian and English at B2+, plus strong Excel skills and a finance background. You’ll drive improvements, manage end-to-end collections, and deliver AR reports.

Formación

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable in a large organisation.
• Italian: C1 or native level (essential for daily communication with Italian agencies and local banks).
• English: B2 or higher (required for reporting and communication with Headquarters).
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with Outlook and working with shared mailboxes.
• Finance background.
• Confidence in dealing with and building relationships, both internally and externally.
• Self‑motivated, energetic, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work to firm deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Well organised with strength in prioritising.
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle complexity.
• Commercially focused with a strong customer service approach.

Responsabilidades

• Review draft invoices/credit notes, issue invoices, and submit to clients.
• Ensure compliance with local tax invoicing regulations.
• Manage electronic invoicing platforms such as Tungsten, Ariba, Naturgy, Facturae.
• Collaborate with group entities and internal departments to resolve client discrepancies.
• Prepare reports related to the client finance area, including internal control reports (SOX) and KPIs.
• Propose improvements to the Manager and organisation to identify efficiencies within the AR area.
• Manage the end‑to‑end collections process, ensuring timely customer payments and resolving payment‑related queries and disputes.
• Reconcile customer payments, maintain accurate AR records, and support cash management and treasury forecasting activities.
• Prepare and deliver AR reporting, including ageing analysis, month‑end close activities, and SOX‑compliant documentation.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating across the Group’s entities to optimised collections performance.
• Drive continuous improvement within the Collections and AR function by supporting audits, maintaining procedures, and identifying process efficiencies.

Conocimientos

Accounts Receivable

Communication

Attention to detail

Educación

Finance background

Herramientas

Excel

Outlook

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

We are hiring an AR Analyst to support and strengthen our Accounts Receivable and Collections operations across the Group.

Responsibilities

• Review draft invoices/credit notes, issue invoices, and submit to clients.
• Ensure compliance with local tax invoicing regulations.
• Manage electronic invoicing platforms such as Tungsten, Ariba, Naturgy, Facturae.
• Collaborate with group entities and internal departments to resolve client discrepancies.
• Prepare reports related to the client finance area, including internal control reports (SOX) and KPIs.
• Propose improvements to the Manager and organisation to identify efficiencies within the AR area.
• Manage the end‑to‑end collections process, ensuring timely customer payments and resolving payment‑related queries and disputes.
• Reconcile customer payments, maintain accurate AR records, and support cash management and treasury forecasting activities.
• Prepare and deliver AR reporting, including ageing analysis, month‑end close activities, and SOX‑compliant documentation.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating across the Group’s entities to optimised collections performance.
• Drive continuous improvement within the Collections and AR function by supporting audits, maintaining procedures, and identifying process efficiencies.

Working With

You will work closely with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Shared Services and Commercial teams across the Group, as well as with external clients.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable in a large organisation.
• Italian: C1 or native level (essential for daily communication with Italian agencies and local banks).
• English: B2 or higher (required for reporting and communication with Headquarters).
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with Outlook and working with shared mailboxes.
• Finance background.
• Confidence in dealing with and building relationships, both internally and externally.
• Self‑motivated, energetic, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work to firm deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Well organised with strength in prioritising.
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle complexity.
• Commercially focused with a strong customer service approach.

Qualities We Value

We welcome inclusive and collaborative individuals who are open‑minded, optimistic, and extraordinary in their approach to work.

Benefits

We offer a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. Additional benefits include a culture of creativity, collaboration, and connection.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.